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Daily Log: 7/2 - 2025-07-02T04:00:00Z
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First Solar has big stake in outcome of Trump budget battle - 2025-07-01T19:00:19Z
One of the Toledo area’s biggest employers is waiting to see if the budget that President Trump signs into law ultimately includes the Republican-led plan to phase out tax credits for wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources.

Toledo Police seeking help in 1991 double homicide cold case - 2025-07-01T15:20:10Z
The Toledo Police Department is asking for help in solving the murders of a mother and her son who were found dead in their central Toledo home in 1991.

Photo Gallery: Stroll the Street in Rossford - 2025-07-01T23:13:17Z
Music and food trucks were part of the Stroll the Street event at Edward Ford Memorial Park and along Dixie Highway on July 1 in Rossford.

Murder trial arising from pregnant woman's shooting death goes to jury - 2025-07-02T01:42:30Z
Evidence gathered for a shooting that killed a Toledo woman and her unborn daughter failed to place two men charged with the crime at the scene or where a matching gun was found four days later, defense lawyers argued Tuesday after trial testimony concluded.

Ferner arrested in New York for tossing cow's blood at federal building - 2025-07-01T22:39:20Z
Toledo activist Mike Ferner was arrested in New York on Monday afternoon for tossing a gallon of cow’s blood — not red paint — on the side of the U.S. Mission to the United Nations building to protest atrocities in Gaza.

Short-term rental near West Toledo shooting did not have permit - 2025-07-01T21:34:39Z
The short-term rental where a large pool party occurred before a fatal shooting Sunday night was not permitted under Toledo’s short-term rental registration process.

Judge sends man who held wife hostage, tried to shoot neighbor to prison for 19 years - 2025-07-01T21:00:53Z
Calling his actions “among the most serious crimes this court has ever seen,” a Lucas County judge on Tuesday sentenced to 19 years in prison a man convicted of holding his wife hostage and then trying to kill the woman with whom she took refuge after she escaped.

Local refinery pleased U.S. Supreme Court deciding where Line 5 case will be heard - 2025-07-01T19:59:52Z
PBF Energy’s Toledo Refining Co. is pleased the U.S. Supreme Court is willing to decide if state or federal court is the appropriate jurisdiction for Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s effort to shut down the portion of Enbridge Line 5 that goes through the Straits of Mackinac.

Davis-Besse’s design impedes part of a 10-year inspection, NRC agrees - 2025-07-01T18:43:47Z
OAK HARBOR, Ohio — The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted Texas-based Vistra Operations Co. a waiver from a type of reactor head inspection that would ideally occur within the Davis-Besse nuclear plant once every 10 years.

July Fourth festivities can be a tough time for pets - 2025-07-01T17:35:57Z
The Fourth of July is a time for celebration with family and friends.

Governor strikes down property tax reforms, calls for deeper study - 2025-07-01T18:35:50Z
COLUMBUS — In the wake of striking a swath of property tax reforms just before signing the new state budget into law, Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday announced creation of a task force to come up with a holistic plan to address escalating tax bills at home.

‘Kids won’t take care of themselves’: County moves to renew critical children services levy - 2025-07-01T18:14:24Z
Lucas County voters will soon decide whether to renew a critical source of funding for the region’s child welfare system — one that officials say helps keep children safe and services intact.

Ohio Turnpike ramp to I-280 to close for one-day repair - 2025-07-01T17:06:04Z
STONY RIDGE, Ohio — The northbound I-280 entrance from the Ohio Turnpike will be closed Wednesday for pavement repairs, the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission announced.

Lake Erie Foundation takes issue with H2Ohio cuts - 2025-07-01T16:13:49Z
A group that represents a cross-section of business and environmental interests said in a news release it is “deeply concerned and disappointed” by the $105 million cut to H2Ohio’s budget.

DeWine signs Browns stadium funding, flat tax into law - 2025-07-01T04:15:12Z
COLUMBUS — Gov. Mike DeWine late Monday signed off on $600 million in funding to help the owners of the Cleveland Browns build a new domed stadium in neighboring Brook Park, one of the biggest ticket items in the state budget passed by fellow Republicans.

Daily Log: 7/1 - 2025-07-01T04:02:08Z
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Rossford Council decides former Rite Aid is right for the city - 2025-07-01T01:34:59Z
Rossford City Council has written a prescription that will secure the future for the former Rite Aid building and property.

Pump failure sends sewer overflows into troubled Arlington Avenue sinkhole area - 2025-07-01T00:34:07Z
A pump failure at the Arlington Avenue sewer collapse site has caused new sewer overflows into Delaware Creek, a city spokesman said Monday.

Foster care costs skyrocket in Ohio after federal reforms - 2025-06-30T11:32:31Z
Ohio counties are spending millions of dollars each year to keep up with foster care’s surging costs, sparked by well-intentioned federal legislation that’s had a rocky and expensive start across the country.

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Editorial: Bar hate merchants - 2025-07-02T04:00:00Z
One thing the United States doesn’t need more of is hate speech. Thus, the U.S. State Department’s decision to deny a visa to an entertainer whose act includes leading the audience in a chant of “Death to the IDF” is an easy call.

Editorial: H2Ohio cut crazy - 2025-07-01T04:00:00Z
After six years of effort the H2Ohio program, created by Gov. Mike DeWine and the Republican controlled General Assembly, is finally starting to show some results in improving Lake Erie water quality.

Editorial: Fix Social Security - 2025-06-30T04:00:00Z
It’s hard to get a Congress in the midst of attempting to pass a budget that extends existing tax cuts and adds new tax reductions to deal with a looming problem for the nation’s retirement system, that will require mountains of money to solve.

Editorial: Need to have Hart - 2025-06-30T20:26:13Z
Advertising is ubiquitous and has been for more than 100 years, but no Toledo advertising agency has ever won a national award for excellence from the American Advertising Federation until now.

Editorial: GOP tax rules - 2025-06-29T04:00:00Z
The Republican-dominated Ohio General Assembly has solved a problem Gov. Mike DeWine says does not exist while creating problems for public schools, libraries, and Lake Erie water quality in the process.

Editorial: Northwest Ohio first - 2025-06-29T04:00:00Z
Control of Congress may well hinge on who voters in 9th District elect to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Editorial: Newspapers targeted - 2025-06-28T04:00:00Z
The ugly politics of retribution is becoming a Republican Party brand promise, and the GOP-dominated Ohio General Assembly is setting a national example.

Editorial: Plan for region’s best interests - 2025-06-28T04:00:00Z
The unique northwest Ohio prosperity potential is well illustrated by the dangerous heat and humidity that descended upon most of the nation this week.

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Shribman: What to do about War Powers Act - 2025-06-29T04:00:00Z
The Ford Edsel. New Coke. The Sony Betamax. Theranos. Google Glass. Yugoslavia. The 1964 Philadelphia Phillies. The Breakfast at Tiffany’s musical. The War Powers Act.

Walton: Eight days in a different time and place - 2025-06-29T04:00:00Z
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.” — John Muir

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